The Faculty of Dentistry at Universitas Gadjah Mada (FKG UGM) held a Focus Group Discussion (FGD) on 6 August 2024, aimed at enhancing competencies in education and healthcare.
The event was led by Prof. Drg. Suryono, S.H., M.M., Ph.D., Dean of FKG UGM, and attended by all lecturers of the Department of Dental Conservation. The FGD's primary objective was to develop strategies for improving competencies in response to external challenges related to hospital-based education in Indonesia.
The discussion focused on creating activity and budget plans, analyzing teaching needs, and drafting future action plans. “We need to carefully plan our strategy to ensure the department is prepared to face the evolving dynamics of healthcare education,” said Prof. drg. Suryono.
Dr. Drg. Yulita Kristanti, M.Kes., Sp.KG(K), Head of the Department of Dental Conservation, explained that competency development should accommodate the specific needs of each organization through comprehensive analysis. Competency improvement can be pursued through two main pathways: education and training. Training, in particular, can be conducted in two formats: classic training through seminars and non-classic training through mentoring.
This activity aligns with Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 4 (Quality Education), which focuses on enhancing educational quality and developing the competencies of educators.
Through this initiative, the Department of Dental Conservation aims to formulate effective strategies to improve the capacity and quality of dental conservation education and to address challenges in hospital-based education.
Contributor: drg. Rahmadani Puspitasari, MDSc. | Author: Diva Luthfiana
